3BL Media

JULY 26, 2022

Reducing Embodied Carbon. For WSP and most of its clients and stakeholders, interest in mass timber is being driven primarily by a concern for reducing embodied carbon in buildings. To view the firm’s Embodied Carbon Action Plan, click here. [To Industry groups and professional organizations in the U.S.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 23, 2024

In September, the company became the first in its industry to commit to a 40% reduction in embodied carbon by partnering with material suppliers and incorporating circular design criteria, addressing the significant carbon footprint of buildings.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

On this episode, learn about embodied emissions; carbon embedded in the materials used in the construction of a building. Today, new buildings are increasingly more energy-efficient, which means that the estimated share of embodied carbon throughout the building’s lifecycle are increasing.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 27, 2022

Simon Richards writes about how the construction industry is taking the lead ahead of the Government when it comes to setting targets to achieve net zero in the industry. The UK Government have set a legal requirement for the UK to be Net-Zero Carbon (NZC) by 2050.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Around three quarters of real estate fund mangers globally have introduced net zero policies with around half publishing net zero commitments and implementing net zero targets, suggesting a growing alignment of the sector with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

SWORDS, Ireland, November 20, 2023 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today announced a significant milestone for its industry-leading, sustainable climate solutions – with more than one million HVAC units with low-carbon steel shipped to homeowners and commercial customers across the U.S.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

While statistics reveal some progress, the pace of carbon reduction is not proceeding rapidly enough. C, we must halve emissions by the end of this decade and reach net zero by 2050. Although every building is unique, retrofitting an existing building versus building a new design can cut lifetime carbon emissions in half.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The announcement is the latest in a series of moves announced by Amazon over the past several years, aimed at achieving its goal to reach net zero emissions across its operations by 2040. The same-day fulfilment center, “SCA5,” was built using sustainable building materials and is powered with 100% renewable energy.

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ESG Today

MARCH 20, 2024

Steel manufacturer Nucor Corporation announced today that it has signed an agreement with Mercedes-Benz to supply low-embodied carbon steel for the automaker’s production plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The plant produced approximately 295,000 vehicles in 2023.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 28, 2023

Themed “Zero in on Positive Impact”, the digital report communicates CDL’s progress towards its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals and targets under the CDL Future Value 2030 Sustainability Blueprint. CDL also achieved a 22% reduction in embodied carbon emissions compared to the conventional equivalents.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

SWORDS, Ireland, November 30, 2023 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, will underscore the critical need for adoption of new and existing solutions at scale, accelerated climate policy and transparent emissions reporting during COP28 in Dubai, November 30 – December 12.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 29, 2023

The finalists were selected from over 400 applications and 63 countries in spring 2023, and presented their ideas to an international jury of experts at the SET Tech Festival. The winners of the 2023 Start Up Energy Transition Award are: Clean Energy & Storage Energy Dome S.p.A.,

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Thu, 01/05/2023 - 15:45. C increase– to do this requires a reduction in GHG emissions of 50% by 2030 on a path to net zero by 2050. Reflecting on COP27 and Rallying for SBTi. Type of Content. Standard Format. It’s never been more important for companies across the globe to step up and set science-based GHG targets.

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Sustainability Matters

JUNE 27, 2023

Transitioning to net zero is one of the greatest challenges the world has ever faced. The built environment will need to play a major role in transitioning to net zero as buildings are responsible for approximately 30% of global energy consumption, 30% of greenhouse gas emissions and, on average, 50% of emissions in major cities.

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3BL Media

APRIL 22, 2024

The milestone comes as Saint-Gobain continues to successfully execute its Grow and Impact strategy, which includes ambitious environmental sustainability goals such as reducing the company’s consumption of energy and water, and achieving net-zero carbon manufacturing by 2050.

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3BL Media

MARCH 5, 2024

In 2023, the hiring rate for green talent in the U.S. By 2050, Michelin is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across our business.” Nucor is North Americas largest steel and steel products producer using a circular scrap-based steelmaking process to make low embodied carbon American made steel.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The project, which was honored as a top sustainability initiative for Saint-Gobain North America in 2023, is part of the company’s continued efforts to implement its global Grow and Impact strategy. This strategy includes ambitious environmental sustainability goals, such as achieving zero waste-to-landfill across all Saint-Gobain locations.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 19, 2024

1 The project, which was honored as a top sustainability initiative for Saint-Gobain North America in 2023, is part of the companys continued efforts to implement its global Grow and Impact strategy. In October, Saint-Gobain announced CarbonLow TM , a new wallboard line that will contain up to 60% less embodied carbon.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Whether they call themselves activists, engineers, lawyers, entrepreneurs, innovators or community builders, Corporate Knights’ 2023 30 Under 30 sustainability leaders have one thing in common: they’re all agents of change. Robert Raynor 27, Toronto net-zero coordinator, TAS Toronto, like many Canadian cities, is in a housing crisis.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Visit corporateknights.com in April 2023 to nominate any change agents under 30 that you think should be considered for next year’s list. Raised by two environmentalists, she’s dedicated to ensuring women have equal opportunity to succeed in our net-zero future. Stephanie Willsey. 29, Toronto/Rama First Nation.

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ESG Today

MARCH 1, 2023

Large suppliers to the Government of Canada will be compelled to disclose their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and set targets to reduce them, starting April 1, 2023, according to new standards released today.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The letter emphasizes the need for governments and business to double down on transformative policies and collaboration for the transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. The faster we transition to a low-carbon economy, the more we safeguard our planet to ensure a sustainable future for all.”

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